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Scholarship Program

Karnes Electric Scholarships

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This year the KEC Board of Directors approved thirty (30) $3,500 scholarships and (1) $15,000 Line Worker scholarship. Twenty four (24) of those scholarships are to be awarded to students attending a 4-year university. Six (6) of those scholarships are to be awarded to students attending a qualifying vocational college.

Checklist: 

1. Application
2. An official transcript from the school the applicant most recently attended with a stamped raised seal of the school. Counselors can also upload the transcripts directly. If the applicant is home-schooled, the parent must certify the transcript.
3. One Letter of Recommendation
4. SAT/ACT Scores (if available)
5. Senior Portrait.

How to Apply: 

Students have the option of downloading the pdf application or filling out the form completely online. All applications are due March 6, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.

Download PDF Application Complete Online Form

For Counselors: 

Counselors can upload the official transcripts on behalf of the students.

Upload Official Transcript
For any questions, please contact our office at 888-807-3952.

Line worker Scholarship: 

This scholarship will be awarded to one recipient. The scholarship award will be distributed upon successful completion of an accredited Lineman’s College. Applicants are eligible to submit their application upon acceptance of a Lineman’s College. Applicant must be a KEC member or a dependent of a current member. To be complete the application must be accounted by a resume and a high school transcript or GED equivalent.
Line worker Application

Congratulations to the 2025 KEC Scholarship recipients!


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